PIERRE, S.D. –-(Ammoland.com)- Gov. Dennis Daugaard has awarded a total of $429,000 in Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) money to several communities. The federal assistance program provides up to 50 percent reimbursement for outdoor recreation projects.

The following communities were awarded LWCF grants for outdoor recreation projects:

Aberdeen – 12th Street multipurpose play court development, $35,000

Dell Rapids – campground and comfort station development, $75,000

Elk Point – playground equipment replacement, $54,800

Emery –playground equipment replacement, $22,800

Groton – playground equipment replacement at ball park, $24,900

Hayti – playground equipment replacement, $11,900

Hot Springs – tennis court resurfacing, $11,000

Huron – Memorial Park playground equipment replacement, $23,000

Lead – Manuel Park renovation, $75,000

Onida – swimming pool renovation, $50,000

Presho – outdoor basketball court development, $49,000

“I commend these project sponsors for their strong commitment to improve their communities and make South Dakota a better place to live, work and play,” Gov. Daugaard said. “Their efforts will benefit future generations of South Dakotans.”

Land and Water Conservation Funds come from the National Park Service and are administered in South Dakota by the state Department of Game, Fish and Parks.